Sample Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (Date)

CONTACT:
Name/Title:
Organization:
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National Victims of Crime Awareness Week is April 13-19
(Sub-headline about your event here)

National Victims of Crime Awareness Week is April 13-19 — this year’s theme is “Finding the Way Together.” (city/province) will commemorate the week by raising public awareness of victim issues through local events.

(More detailed description of local activities – one paragraph (2-3 sentences))

“Canada has come a long way in efforts to increase services for victims of crime,” said The Honourable Rob Nicholson, Q.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada from Ottawa. “This government is committed to progress on victim issues and finding a way together to improve the experience of victims of crime in the criminal justice system.” 

(Quote from local organizer here. 2-3 sentences about raising awareness of local victim issues. Possible tie-in to theme.)

The Government of Canada will launch the 2008 National Victims of Crime Awareness Week by hosting an opening ceremony and symposium on Monday, April 14 in Ottawa.

National Victims of Crime Awareness Week is an annual event that seeks to increase public awareness of victim issues, to celebrate those who work to provide services and advocate on behalf of victims, and to send the message to all Canadians that we must work together to address victim issues.

(Detailed information about the event and/or the organizers here. Up to three paragraphs.)

For additional information about victim assistance or volunteer opportunities, please contact (agency/organization) at (area code/telephone number), or visit (name of agency) Web site at (Web site address).

For further information about National Victims of Crime Awareness Week and Government of Canada initiatives to meet the needs of victims of crime, or to obtain a copy of the Resource Guide for National Victims of Crime Awareness Week, please visit www.victimsweek.gc.ca.

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